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SBA 359: BAS Installation Tips and Tricks

By Phil Zito on Sep 5, 2022 2:40:40 PM

Installation makes up large portion of the labor costs on a building automation project.

So naturally if you can improve the efficiency of your installation work you'll see a good return on most BAS projects.

But how? What are the areas you should focus on as a BAS installer or as the manager/leader of installers?

In this episode of the Smart Buildings Academy Podcast we will be discuss the key tips and tricks that will improve your installation efficiency.

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SBA 358: How to engage owners in using their Building Automation System

By Phil Zito on Sep 2, 2022 2:43:33 PM

Energy, comfort, sustainability.

What do these three words have in common?

These three, are just a few of the areas directly affected by building automation. Every day millions upon millions of square footage of buildings is being operated.

But, are these buildings being operated efficiently?

We've all seen the BAS computer from the 1970's sitting in the closet. That bright green text on the black screen beckoning us to setup a schedule or change a setpoint.

Why does it seem that some owners just don't use the system they spent thousands and maybe even millions of dollars on?

In this episode of the Smart Buildings Academy Podcast we are going to unpack this topic and explore how to effectively engage owners in utilizing their building automation system.

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SBA 357: How to organize your team to scale your revenue

By Phil Zito on Aug 31, 2022 2:46:30 PM

Are you looking to grow your building automation business?

If so you're in the right place. In this episode of the Smart Buildings Academy Podcast we will be discussing how to scale the revenue of your business.

There's an old saying that the systems that got you where you are won't get you where you're going. I've seen this play out time and time again.

We are going to explore the foundational structures and systems needed to scale your building automation business.

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SBA 356: Facilities and Campus Energy Summit with Monica Mckenzie

By Phil Zito on Aug 29, 2022 2:32:23 PM

In this episode of the Smart Buildings Academy Podcast I discuss the upcoming Facilities and Campus Energy Summit with Monica Mckenzie.

We tackle the importance of policy, regulations, and training to achieve energy management and sustainability goals.

We also dive into the purpose of the summit and why I believe it is a valuable summit to attend.

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SBA 355: How to Read Plans and Specs

By Phil Zito on Aug 24, 2022 3:16:05 PM

Mechanical plans and specifications dictate a lot of what we do as building automation professionals but have you ever stopped to think about your approach to reading them?

In my experience a project's plan's and spec's can be your greatest ally or your greatest enemy.

In this episode of the Smart Buildings Academy Podcast we will be discussing how to read through plans and specs, what information you should look for, how to handle conflicting information, and much more.

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SBA 354: BACnet 101 Deepdive

By Phil Zito on Aug 22, 2022 3:00:22 PM

BACnet is the most common protocol in the building automation space.

Yet every day I read questions on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Reddit asking how the protocol works.

You'd think after several decades our industry would understand this protocol.

In this episode of the Smart Buildings Academy Podcast, we are going to do a deep dive into BACnet. We are going to explore the protocol, its objects, the different communication methods, and much more.

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SBA 353: How to Systemize Your BAS Career

By Phil Zito on Aug 17, 2022 2:47:21 PM

Every week I get asked how to get a job in building automation or how to advance in building automation.

In this episode of the Smart Buildings Academy Podcast we are going to map out several career paths and build systems that will move you into your desired role in the shortest amount of time possible.

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SBA 352: Why Team and Business Culture Matter

By Phil Zito on Aug 15, 2022 3:40:38 PM

Finding the right employee is hard. Keeping the right employee is even harder.

Building automation, especially on the technical side has a reputation for being a revolving door of talent.

What do you do when your competitors try to steal your employees for 50 cents more an hour?

How do you avoid the endless loop of hiring and replacing employees?

In this episode of the Smart Buildings Academy Podcast, we will discuss how to identify, build, and maintain an engaging culture in your teams and your business.

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SBA 351: Overcoming Inflation with Processes

By Phil Zito on Aug 10, 2022 2:50:02 PM

Fuel and materials have increased and now you find yourself executing a project with a high material cost than the original forecast.

Unfortunately this is an issue that many are facing in our industry right now.

In this episode of the Smart Buildings Academy Podcast we are going to discuss how to use processes to overcome inflation. Together we will build a example process for your building automation work.

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SBA 350: Establishing a Controls Standard for Your Business

By Phil Zito on Aug 8, 2022 3:36:38 PM

If you asked me what one single thing led us to growing the fastest growing BAS training business in less than 5 years I would tell you standards and processes.

In this episode of the Smart Buildings Academy Podcast we are going to discuss how to establish standards within your business that your team can implement.

These standards will lead to greater efficiency, productivity, profitability, and less stress.

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